Several injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney
Multiple people, including children, were critically injured.
In Newcastle, a city located about 110 kilometers north of Sydney, a car crashed into a crowd on Saturday, resulting in several people being critically injured, according to police. The injured individuals included children, and the driver was apprehended at the scene. Police spokespersons could not provide an exact count of the injured, but they noted that the incident was not suspected to be terrorism-related.
Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris, speaking on television, confirmed that multiple people, including children, suffered critical injuries. Thousands of residents had gathered in the city's streets to bid farewell to the Newcastle Knights rugby league team, which was set to compete in the National Rugby League grand final in Sydney the following day.
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Also reported by 5 other outlets
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- Several people injured after vehicle hits crowd at Knights grand final farewell in Newcastle theguardian.com
- Breaking: Multiple injuries after car hits crowd of Knights supporters in Newcastle abc.net.au
- Spectators injured after being hit by a car in Newcastle theage.com.au
- Spectators injured after being hit by a car in Newcastle smh.com.au
